From: VISA Office
Date: October 26, 2022
Subject: ISS News, October 26, 2022: Change in ISS Availability, Fun Halloween Events, OPT and CPT Workshops, Harry Potter Trivia, 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Events at KSL, Get your Flu Shot, Good Vibes, and More


ISS news header

October 26, 2022

____________________________________________________________________

in this issue:

  1. OPT & CPT Workshops
  2. OPT & STEM OPT Students- Follow These Simple Steps for Reporting Updates
  3. Features
  4. Campus Happenings
  5. Other Opportunities
  6. Good Vibes Only
  7. ISS Schedule Change Effective Monday, October 31

____________________________________________________________________

ISS Staff is available to students, without an appointment, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during advising hours:

11am to 1pm- through virtual advising available online

1pm to 3pm- through in-person advising in the office

There are no advising hours on Wednesday.

____________________________________________________________________

If you need to speak with an advisor outside of our advising hours, please send an email to international@case.edu to schedule an appointment. Please provide your full, legal name and a brief description of the nature of your appointment when you contact us.

ISS Schedule Change Flyer
OPT and CPT workshop branding telling students that workshops are available online

OPT & CPT Workshops

ISS is offering Optional Practical Training (OPT) and CPT Workshops to go over in detail the application process, student responsibilities, and other important considerations.

Being well informed before applying for either authorization is extremely important and applying early is critical!

USCIS is publishing that it takes 3-5 months to process submitted OPT applications. Plan to complete a required OPT workshop as early as possible to be best prepared. Remember, you do not need to have a job offer to apply for OPT!

You do need to have a job offer before applying for CPT authorization and you are not eligible to begin your experience until you have proper authorization in place. It can take several days to become authorized.

Virtual workshops led by an advisor have been scheduled and information about required registration, attendance, and the application process can be found on our website under the OPT and CPT sections.

opt wordle

OPT & STEM OPT Students- Follow These Simple Steps for Reporting Updates

Reporting related to your personal contact and employment information is a critical part of maintaining status while authorized for either OPT or STEM OPT. Here are instructions for you to follow to ensure that both ISS and the U.S. Government receive the information that they need. Follow these simple steps to ensure that your visa status is protected!

Features

Cleveland Bucket List Flyer

Campus Happenings

Halloween Themed Celebrations

EVENT

Pumpkin Carnival

Friday, October 28
11:30am - 2:30pm
Van Horn Field , 2158 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland, OH 44016, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

The Peer Advisors are hosting a Pumpkin themed event in collaboration with multiple engineering student organizations: Theta Tau, UgMSO, SWE, NSBE, BMES, Steel Bridge, CWRUbotix, and oSTEM!

Each group will host a pumpkin themed activity including pumpkin painting, pumpkin stacking, ring toss, and much more! Try them all for the chance to win some prizes!

Finally, don't miss the opportunity to launch pumpkins with the Peer Advisors' slingshot!


When+ Where: October 28th from 11:30-2:30 on Van Horn Field.
Food:
Free popcorn and cotton candy
Food truck from Pop Culture CLE : hot chocolate, dessert waffles (unlimited toppings), and cookie dough pops (vegan + GF)!
RSVP

EVENT

Spooky Swabs

Friday, October 28
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tinkham Veale University Center, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

We will have representatives at Tink to help you swab your mouth to be added to the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry. We will also have therapy dogs, snacks, and pumpkin decorating! Open to all CWRU students and faculty.
RSVP

EVENT

Sign-a-ween

Friday, October 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thwing room 301, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

ASL halloween lesson :D
RSVP

EVENT

Trunk or Treat!

Friday, October 28
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Church of the Covenant's parking lot (11205 Euclid Ave.) , 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

UPCaM is gathering volunteers to help with Church of the Covenant's Trunk or Treat event. We will have a decorated car trunk themed as Scooby-Doo to pass out candy from for neighborhood kids and families. There are also opportunities for volunteers to be a spooky storyteller, make smores, and help serve dinner. Feel free to dress up as a Scooby-Doo character or another fun character! There will be a free meal, cider, smores, and candy! You don't have to stay the whole time, you can come and go whenever you need to.
RSVP

EVENT

Halloween at Home

Friday, October 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Bell Commons, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Join the Class Officer Collective (COC) in celebrating Halloween! We will provide pumpkins to decorate to win great prizes. We also hope you can enjoy our delicious local donuts and pastries alongside fall drinks such as apple cider and cocoa. If weather permits, we will have a movie screening as well. First come first serve basis!
RSVP

EVENT

Noche Latina: Costume Party

Friday, October 28 at 10:00pm
to Saturday, October 29 at 2:00am
Jolly Scholar, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Entrance price will be $7, and tickets will be sold ONLY on CampusGroups. Tickets are limited to 2 per person.

Tickets will go live on CampusGroups at 5pm on Friday, October 21st. No ticket sale at the door.

You must be 21+ to buy alcohol at the bar. IDs will be checked at the door.

All funds are going towards SHPE's and La Alianza's scholarships given to some of our members at the end of the academic year.
RSVP
weatherheadless ball 2022

Weatherheadless Ball Returns!

Celebrate Halloween with fellow Weatherhead students on Saturday, October 28, 7-11 p.m., Peter B. Lewis Building, Lower Level! 

Third Wave Tickets: available for $30 until Thursday, October 27
Day of Event Tickets: $40 (subject to availability)

Ticket price includes: Entry, appetizers, drink tickets, DJ entertainment, costume contest, and fun!

You must be 21 or older to attend. Please remember to bring your Driver's License or Passport to show your age; you will not be permitted entry without presenting identification that shows your date of birth.

Please note, you will be permitted to purchase up to 1 guest ticket and that guest must also be at least 21 and have ID to present for entry.

EVENT

Cedar Point Halloweeekends

Saturday, October 29
8:00am - 11:00pm
Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OHIO 44870, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Buy your tickets for Halloweekend at Cedar Point for Saturday October 29th. No Transportation will be provided.
RSVP
LGBT flyer of history month events

Celebrate LGBTQ History Month

LGBTQ history month was established in 1994 and the month also includes National Coming Out Day on October 11. CWRU's LGBT Center offers events and activities throughout the month (and all year!) and the full list of offerings can be found on the CampusGroups page.

reoccurring events flyer

Every Week @ the LGBT Center

Gender Resistance: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00PM
QTPOC: Alternating Thursdays, 5:30-7:00PM
LGBT D&D: Alternating Fridays, 6:00-8:00PM
Lunch Gay Buddies Table: Mondays, 11:30-1:00PM
Queer Media Group: Alternating Mondays, 6:30-7:30PM
Queeries: Alternating Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00PM
Gaymers: Alternating Thursdays, 5:00-8:00PM
Queer Craft Circle: Fridays, 2:00-4:00PM
Scan the QR Code above or go here for more info.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month flyer

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Flora Stone Mather Center is hosting a series of events to educate our campus community about domestic violence, healthy relationships, and consent. You are invited to join the upcoming events.

3MT flyer
think[box] welcome fund
flu shot flyer

University Health & Counseling
Services Offers Timely Care and a Variety of Other Wellness Programs to Consider

Events

Thursday, October 27
Start End   Event         Location
1:00pm 2:00pm BIPOC Support Space Online Event
Friday, October 28
9:00am 11:30am Flu Clinic NRB Community Room 1st Floor
Monday, October 31
3:00pm 4:00pm BIPOC Support Space Private Location (register to display)
6:00pm 7:30pm I'm Fine, It's Fine, Everything is Fine. Thwing Cleveland Room
Thursday, November 3
1:00pm 2:00pm BIPOC Support Space Online Event

EVENT

CWRUinCLE: Explore West Side Market

Saturday, October 29
12:45pm - 4:00pm
Meet On-Campus in the front of the CCEL office in the Tinkham Veale University Center
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Join CCEL as we explore the West Side Market! From sweets to fresh produce and home-made pasta, the West Side market offers a variety of delicious options. We will spend about 2 hours exploring the market and trying some of the treats offered. A sweet treat will be provided to all participants - for free. You can purchase any additional treats offered! We’ll be meeting at the CCEL Office in Tink at 12:45 and take the 9-line to the West Side Market. Be sure to have your RTA pass!
RSVP

EVENT

CWRUinCLE: Explore Patterson Farms

Saturday, October 29
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet On-Campus at the wooden stairs in the Tinkham Veale University Center
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Looking for some fresh picked apples/wanting to go explore a lil of rural ohio in fall/~fall vibes~/cute fall insta pics? Well look no further! Join CCEL Student Leaders for some wholesome apple picking before the spookiness of halloween weekend kicks in! We’ll be visiting Patterson Farms and festivities will include apple picking, cider, desserts and more fall fun! We invite you to come join us for a fun Saturday afternoon!
RSVP

EVENT

Harry Potter Trivia Night

Saturday, October 29
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thwing Atrium, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Think you know all there is to know about Harry Potter? Put your knowledge to the test! The CWRUcio Quidditch Team presents Harry Potter Trivia Night: compete by yourself or in a team to win awesome prizes! The top two teams are rewarded.

Snacks will be provided! Feel free to dress up in Harry Potter or Halloween costumes. Tickets are $5--pay on CampusGroups or at the door!
RSVP

EVENT

Professionalism Unpacked

Friday, November 4
12:30pm - 2:30pm
In-person and Zoom event, 11038 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

"Professionalism Unpacked" consists of a panel and small group discussion for employers, students, staff, new graduates and faculty to share what is considered professional in the workforce and in the classroom today, if these ideas of professionalism are outdated, and how we can come to a common ground on what we should consider as "professional." These topics can range from appearance, to what is considered appropriate email communications, to having your picture on your resume.

The event is scheduled for Friday, November 4th from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Senior Classrooms A & B in the Tinkham Veale University Center and can also be joined via Zoom.

We welcome you to join this much needed conversation and contribute to a new meaning behind professionalism that is relevant to the workforce and students of today.

This event is sponsored by the Division of Student Success and the Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
RSVP

What's Happening at KSL

EVENT

Pizza & Research Party

Wednesday, November 2
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kelvin Smith Library, Cramelot Cafe, 11055 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Beat the post-break blues and get ahead on your upcoming assignments!

Librarians will be stationed by Cramelot Cafe with free pizza and the answers to all of your research questions, like: How do I find and check out books in the library? How do I know if a source is scholarly? Or, My professor wants us to cite a monograph, what even is that?
 
RSVP

EVENT

International Game Night at Kelvin Smith Library!

Wednesday, November 2
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Kelvin Smith Library, Freedman Center Collaboration Commons, 11055 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Link
Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

This November, join the Kelvin Smith Library in celebrating International Games Month! IGM is an annual celebration of games, play, libraries and learning that any library in the world can join!

We will have our full board game library available for play, and will be featuring some of our International board games. Join us on November 2nd from 7pm - 9pm for games, free snacks and fun!
RSVP

Other Opportunities

Engl 147 flyer
Engl 147 flyer
Map walk flyer
Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge logo

Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge 2022


Welcome to the 2022Trail Challenge, a guest led program where you discover new trails throughout Cleveland Metroparks on your own, move to better health, discover the wonders of nature, and earn awards along the way! 

Good Vibes Only

During this very challenging time, ISS staff wants you to know that we are thinking about you- hoping you are safe, healthy, staying positive- and sending out good vibes!

In this section, we are including some things that we hope will make you laugh and smile, help you relax, be entertaining, give you something to do, etc.

This is a good vibes only section!

Halloween (October 31) Edition

Halloween is celebrated today by wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, and eating sweets and treats, but it's actually a holiday rooted in centuries-old traditions!  Here are some brief histories of Halloween.

Halloween image with jack-o-lanterns
halloween image with big house in the background

If you would like to promote your event or opportunity through ISSNews, please make a complete submission (including flyers, images, details, etc.) for consideration by noon on Monday to international@case.edu. ISS cannot guarantee that all submissions will appear in the newsletter, as space is limited, but staff will review all timely submissions for consideration.